| Developer Starts Paying Back Taxes on Islamic Center Site Sharif el-Gamal negotiated a payment plan for taxes owed on the lot near ground zero where an Islamic center is planned. feeds.nytimes.com |
Accelerant Was on Girls’ Beds, Witness Tells a Connecticut Jury A Connecticut fire marshal testified that a flammable liquid had been poured across the beds of the Petit sisters, who, along with their mother, died. feeds.nytimes.com |
Russell Brand goofs around during red carpet walk Comedian Russell Brand stole the spotlight Saturday night at the New York Film Festival. feeds.nydailynews.com |
Judge Denies Bid for Mistrial in Synagogue Bomb Case The judge dismissed one juror, who said she was not sure is she could disregard inadmissible evidence, and asked the remaining 11 jurors to continue deliberations. feeds.nytimes.com |
Suffolk Police Try to Make Amends With Latinos After a 2008 killing exposed suspicion, the police have tried initiatives like a volleyball match and a system to flag bias crimes. feeds.nytimes.com |